Holding the shed up
by Grandad

Comment by jfwolpert:
need some light on his face to help it pop

Holding the shed up
by Grandad

Comment by liberty:
HA! Great! lots of Character!

Still Standing; Just
by Grandad

Comment by dahkota:
I like all the textures here and the processing and grain work with the image. I'm just not sure of the why.

Mum's old Glass Cabinet, and Clock
by Grandad

Comment by Judi:
Hi, Greetings from the Critique Club:

Composition:Hmmm...right. We need to start from scratch. The angle of the photo is just not doing the cabinet justice. You obviously wanted to show this cabinet off...so do so. But not from this angle. It is a beautiful cabinet. Try getting down on the ground and looking up...show its grandness to the world. Also...whilst you may see a beautiful piece of furniture, others may look at it and say 'So What! What is so special about it?' So you need to add more to the story...maybe open the door and have some of the contents laid out in front...as if they are lining up trying to get into the cabinet. Or maybe a beautiful narrow rug leading up to the door. Basically you need something that draws the viewers eye straight at the cabinet. Make it obvious what you want to show. Also that floor and wall are just not helping...maybe hang a white cloth behind it for the photo...take away the unnecessary distractions.

Technical: The camera was hand held. The settings possibly on Automatic. Start to learn your settings. The flash has almost blown out one side of the image. That does not help. Try using something sturdy to balance the camera on (if you have no tripod) and play with your settings. It is a still life...so you can play with long shutter speeds and no flash. You can even paint with light during the no flash image and highlight specific areas.

Overall: I feel this should be reshot taking into account everything I have said here...and I think you may be surprised with the outcome. Don't give up...keep learning. I look forward to seeing your future images.

Still Standing; Just
by Grandad

Comment by imagesbytlp:
The top and right sides are too closely cropped. There really is no point of interest...the fence blocks your subject.

Still Standing; Just
by Grandad

Comment by Trinity_12_12:
For me, the crop on this photo feels a bit tight, especially only including half of the wall in the front. Maybe you should have demolished the wall in front alltogether. Lol. Sure no-one would have noticed! The grain is good though and suits the subject matter although there are some blown out highlights on the bottom left and on the 'chimney'.

Still Standing; Just
by Grandad

Comment by MaryO:
I like the tilted steeple. Too bad there is a wall around this, as I'd like to see more of the dilapidated building.

Get Red-y
by Grandad

Comment by PigleT:
Composition seems rather cluttered and non-obvious to me

Mum's old Glass Cabinet, and Clock
by Grandad

Comment by dsterner:
I am sure there is a rich wood grain to this fine family heirloom, but your perspective does not highlight that feature. As is, it looks like a snap shot for insurance purposes. I am no expert, but many comments to me have stated..."walk around your subject" "focus on an aspect you want the viewer to see" "shoot as many shots as possible" "set up different arrangements". That said, I don't want to seem "all knowing" - rather just to "pay it forward" from what I have learned. Good luck in the challenge :)

Mum's old Glass Cabinet, and Clock
by Grandad

Comment by BakerBug:
This photo does not really make a lasting impression on the viewer. This would be the type of photo I would expect to see on E-bay if you were trying to sell this item.